Following the launch of its employment App at the end of last year, the OA has continued to embrace its drive for digitalisation of its services, with its first Virtual Careers Fair which will be held in April 2017.
Working in collaboration with social enterprise, SaluteMyJob, the fair will be aimed at serving and former Service men and women seeking to transition into management roles in the commercial and Third sectors.
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Read moreAlan Bustin-Mulkern, who served in the Royal Artillery and is member of the Honourable Artillery Company, is taking on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge to raise money for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Read moreThe SSVC Forces Welfare Media Team has been busier than ever in recent weeks.
Reporter Victoria Smith recently filmed with Rick McGillivray, a veteran helped out of homelessness by E-FAN, a Covenant-funded project run by the Defence Medical Welfare Service and the Cheshire & Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Company. Rick fondly remembers his Army career but no longer has any photos from the time. The Welfare Team helped him to appeal on social media which led to numerous messages of support by friends he made in the Army and at school, as well as a number of photos.
Read moreFifteen members of the Deptherapy team including injured programme members attended the two day MHFA for the Armed Services Community held at Cantley House Hotel, Wokingham on 19/20 February 2017.
The course is a requirement for all Trustees, scuba instructors and divemasters selected to work as volunteers on the Deptherapy programme.
Read moreNFF has developed a ‘pull-out and keep’ resource for parents, carers and schools. Deployment can be an emotional experience for all the family. Understanding the stages and feelings involved can help parents, carers and schools to support children and young people.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) have launched a programme, called AWS re:Start which is aimed at providing training and potential employment opportunities for Service leavers, spouses, veterans, reserves and cadets.
This four week programme will take you through how to use the latest software development and cloud computing technologies.
Read moreA local military charity will be showcasing a range of products and treatments at a Pop Up Spa this March.
The Blind Veterans UK Pop Up Spa Night will be taking place at St. George’s Hotel, Llandudno on Thursday 23 March. Amongst the exhibitors will be Arbonne Skin Care, Lotus Yoga Studio, MD Hair & Beauty and many more.
Read moreDurham based independent charity; Finchale has been awarded £460,000 over three years to invest in an intensive, Health, Training, Work, dedicated case-worker led programme that will support veterans and their families across the region.
Funded by the Chancellor using LIBOR funds – the charity will run a three year partnership programme that will provide dedicated case-workers to over 60 veterans and family members across County Durham
Read moreLocal TV Chef and successful entrepreneur Mark Earnden, Founder of the award winning Food Education Company and Managing Director of TSYMCO (a food purchasing business offering much more than just procurement) has joined forces with Finchale to offer fresh, affordable and delicious food for events and conferences, training delegates, tenants and staff at Finchale’s site in Pity Me, Durham.
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Afghanistan support
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